In the northwestern corner of Tajikistan, along the border with Uzbekistan, lay the rugged and beautiful Fann Mountains, a branch of the Western Pamir-Alay Range. They divide the northern territory of the country, in the Fergana Valley, from Dushanbe and the south. It is a compact range, with around 100 stunning peaks, many over 5,000m, and renowned alpine lakes. Famed among nature lovers and mountaineers, these mountains nonetheless see very few visitors, and their natural beauty and cultural treasures have remained virtually unchanged to this day.
The Fann Mountains nine peaks exceeding 5,000 m above sea level. The highest point of the region is Chimtarga Peak (5,489 m). Other 5,000-metre mountains are Big Hansa (5,306 m), Bodkhona (5,138), Mirali (5,132), Chapdara (5,050), Energia (5,120), Zamok (‘Castle’) (5,070), Little Hansa (5,031) and Moscow (5,046).
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- Private transportation
- Mule and porters
- Use of Trikke
- Alcohol and other private services
Departure Point
Dushanbe International Airport, Titov Street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Departure Point
Panjakent, Tajikistan
ARRIVAL DAY
Dushanbe / Samarkand – Penjikent – Artuch
Travelers will picked up from Dushanbe or from the border with Uzbekistan/Samarkand.
Departure to the mountaineering camp Artuch / Penjikent (from Dushanbe-218 km, (4.5 h. drive), however from the border - Samarkand-85 km, 2 h. drive).
Traveler pickup
- Dushanbe Airport, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
- Panjakent, Tajikistan
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.